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  1. dksu

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    #1 dksu, Nov 6, 2010
    I think it looks better painted. Do many f430 owners paint the rear diffuser to match the body color? thanks
     
  2. F430addict

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    #2 F430addict, Nov 6, 2010
    That'll look different. Do a Photoshop and see for yourself. Personally I prefer the contrast.
     
  3. RichardCH

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    #3 RichardCH, Nov 6, 2010
    looks fab just leave the fins black
     
  4. dksu

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    #4 dksu, Nov 6, 2010
    any pics available on silver f430?
     
  5. F430addict

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    #5 F430addict, Nov 6, 2010
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    #6 Oengus, Nov 6, 2010
    Id leave it black
     
  7. F430addict

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    #7 F430addict, Nov 6, 2010
    To each his own. I'm leaving mine black. Not even carbon fibre will do for me.
     
  8. dksu

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    #9 lilleprins, Nov 7, 2010
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    I have painted mine i light silver. A complete different car. Have had many positive comments on this. Now you realy see the diffusor.
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    #10 dksu, Nov 7, 2010
    Looks beautiful. You're exactly right. The reason why I want to paint the diffuser is because you really can't see it when it's black.

     
  11. F430addict

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    #11 F430addict, Nov 7, 2010
    Did u add spacers to your front and rear wheels? They look nicely flushed with the fenders.
     
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    #12 lilleprins, Nov 7, 2010
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    Yes I did. Set of 15 mm all around. No hit. You really destroy the handling - so I bought a set of aftermarket rims, especially made for the 430. Same track as standard but one inch wider both fron and rear.
    This gave me 1/2 inch closer to the fenter edge. Same result as with spacers, but now with standard track. Really enjoyed this.
    Dont buy the H&R 15 mm spacers. Expensive since you have to buy longer special bolts aswell. 15 USD each bolt.

    Have a look at the new wheels.

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  13. blackbolt22

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    #13 blackbolt22, Nov 7, 2010
    I think this works bc the car is black. I don't think it would look very good on a lighter colored car.
     
  14. F430addict

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    #14 F430addict, Nov 7, 2010
    So the handling's back to normal now? Thats great. Thanks for sharing coz I was almost going to whack on a set of spacers to fill the fenders. Love the stock wheels too much to swap them out for aftermarket stuff. Looks like I'll have to live with it for the time being till my mind changes. The exhaust work I'll be putting in this month might just do that. Need the 'show' to match the 'go'.
     

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